Through our programs, we strive to create an equitable, safe and supportive presence in our communities.
Operation School Bell®
Middle School Shopping Days
New school-appropriate clothing for middle schoolers that they pick out themselves, is key to building confidence and self-esteem to improve school performance.
Operation School Bell®
High School Holiday Shopping Days
This holiday shopping day for homeless high school students allows them to purchase items for themselves and others, building confidence and self-esteem.
Operation School Bell®
Beyond the Bell
Beyond the Bell stocks Social Worker’s closets with clothing items and personal hygiene products to resolve student emergencies at school.
Operation School Bell®
Early Reading
Gifts of books for pre-school and early elementary students who do not have books at home, and the opportunity to interact in small groups with adult readers.
New Start
All new kitchen essentials to those leaving homelessness for independent living, encouraging preparation of meals at home and extending the reach of limited financial resources.
Scholars Support
Scholarships for College of DuPage students actively seeking a degree and for unemployed or underemployed individuals seeking a new career, easing monetary burdens to encourage graduation while increasing the availability of a local skilled workforce.
Community OUtreach
A flexible rapid-response program for community emergencies or specific unmet needs that do not fit within existing programs and that can be addressed on a limited-time basis.